Author: Sam Keating

FTL Recovery of Fraudulent Tobacco Theft

Overhaul recommends that shippers of targeted and high demand or high value products be extremely thorough in vetting brokers and carriers in their network, as well as documenting all drivers, tractors, and trailers that arrive to pick up cargo with thorough pictures that include all identifying markings on the tractor/trailer, as well as the driver and his CDL as you verify that the information being documented matches the information provided prior to the driver’s arrival.

(U.S.) Thieves Make Off with Over $40k in Crab Meat

Despite theft numbers being at record highs throughout 2023 and
into 2024, Ramon said the problem “is going to get worse before it
gets better” and that thieves are beginning to perfect their art.

Double Full Truckload High Value Electronics Recovery in Indiana

On August 8th, Overhaul executed a recovery of two full truckloads of high-value consumer electronics which were both picked up by the same carrier. The drivers had switched the tractor on the trailers hoping to thwart recovery efforts, and packages had been opened.

Midwestern US Seeing Dramatic Increase in Fraudulent Activity

The logistics industry is facing an alarming increase in fraudulent activity in the Midwest, specifically in the theft of high-value cargo. Overhaul has recently learned that multiple crews and organizations are employing a variety of different tactics to steal freight, ranging from simple theft to more complex schemes involving false documentation and identity theft. Cost-dense products such as food, liquor, and consumer electronics are at the highest risk.

Mexico: Q1 2024 Cargo Theft Trends

Q1 2024 Mexico cargo theft statistics

Mexico: Annual Cargo Theft Report 2023

The Mexico Annual Cargo Theft Report 2023 examines the evolution of crime in Mexico in comparison to the previous year. It is meant to help decision makers reduce risk in their operations.

Mexico Monthly Cargo Theft Report_July 2024

During the month of July 2024, cargo theft in Mexico decreased 4.6% compared to the previous month (June 2024) and remained at the same number of thefts as July 2023.

(U.S.) Ports Need Robust Insurance and Security Measures

In this climate, we cannot overstate the importance of having the highest levels of security at rail yards and ports. If negligence or inadequate safety and security measures are involved, this can
result in legal action and insurance cancellations

(U.S.) Trucking Weathers Another Increase in Cargo Theft for Q2

We’re seeing the actors who perform these thefts become more organized and sophisticated, even around these low-tech thefts.

Electronics OTR Pilferage, 4 arrested, and Recovery

Yesterday, Overhaul enabled the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of cargo from an OTR pilferage performed in Arizona. On the morning of Tuesday, July 16, the Overhaul LE Connect team initiated a response on a shipment of next generation consumer electronics that was pilfered from a truck stop in Winslow, AZ after departing from the greater LA Basin.